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Sustainable polymer modification with light for next-generation materials

A team from Institute of Science Tokyo has developed a postfunctionalization technique allowing for the incorporation of phosphonate esters under visible light conditions. This breakthrough paves the way for a broader range of polymer modifications, enabling the creation of novel polymer architectures with unique properties.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2025

Exploiting the full potential of multiferroic materials for magnetic memory devices

Researchers demonstrate a new strategy for magnetization reversal in multiferroic materials, allowing for more energy-efficient electronics. The study achieves this breakthrough by growing thin films in an unconventional crystallographic orientation, enabling the application of electric fields perpendicular to the film surface.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2025

Stratifying the immune landscape of tongue cancer

Researchers identify five distinct immunotypes in tongue squamous cell carcinoma, shedding light on why current immunotherapies fail. The study's findings highlight the need for immune-based assessments to guide treatment decisions and suggest a new approach to personalized medicine.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalCancer Immunology Immunotherapy·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2025

A leap forward in transparent antimicrobial coatings

Researchers have discovered that hydrogen boride nanosheets can inactivate a wide range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, without the need for light activation. The nanosheets' ability to denature microbial proteins through strong physicochemical interactions confirms their effectiveness in combating various microbi...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry B·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2025

Achieving a record-high Curie temperature in ferromagnetic semiconductor

Scientists develop high-quality (Ga,Fe)Sb ferromagnetic semiconductor with a record-high Curie temperature of up to 530 K, exceeding previous limits and enabling stable operation at room temperature. The material exhibits excellent crystallinity and superior magnetic properties, making it suitable for spintronics applications.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalApplied Physics Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2025

A smarter way to make sulfones: Using molecular oxygen and a functional catalyst

Researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo developed a novel catalyst that efficiently produces sulfones at low temperatures, achieving high selectivity and reducing precious metal consumption. The new SrMn₁₋xRu_xO₃ catalyst offers significant advantages over conventional systems, making it suitable for various industries.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2025

Self-assembly of a large metal-peptide capsid nanostructure through geometric control

Researchers successfully constructed a large molecular spherical shell structure with the geometric topology of a regular dodecahedron through entanglement of peptides with metal ions. The resulting M60L60 metal-peptide shell exhibits remarkable stability against heat, dilution, and oxidative conditions, making it a promising platform ...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalChem·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 9, 2025

From structure to function: Tailoring wurtzite MgSiN₂ for next-generation electronics

Scientists at Institute of Science Tokyo develop first-ever wurtzite-structured MgSiN2 thin films, exhibiting piezoelectric properties. The material's unique electronic and bandgap properties make it a promising candidate for next-generation electronics and potential applications in ultrasonic transducers and energy harvesters.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Electronic Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 30, 2025

Understanding consumer dynamics in community-supported agriculture in Japan

Researchers identified five consumer segments in Japan's CSA market, with 'Sustainable Food Seekers' showing the highest interest. The study highlights the importance of promoting CSA's educational, environmental, and social benefits over organic certifications. Japanese consumers prioritize food education, environmental issues, and so...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalInternational Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2025

How calcium may have unlocked the origins of life’s molecular asymmetry

A new study by researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo hints that calcium ions played a crucial role in shaping life's earliest molecular structures. The team discovered that calcium dramatically alters how tartaric acid molecules link together, favoring homochiral polymers and potentially influencing the emergence of life.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2025

From order to chaos: Understanding the principles behind collective motion in bacteria

Researchers discovered how bacterial swarms transition from organized movement to chaotic flow as confinement radius increases. The study reveals intermediate states between order and turbulence through large-scale experiments, computer modeling, and mathematical analysis. These findings provide insights into the universal properties o...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2025

Controlling conformational changes in protein aromatic side chains

Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo designed a protein cage system that can control and visualize orientational changes in aromatic side chains through strategic binding of fluorescent ligands. This approach enables precise control over protein dynamics while enhancing fluorescence properties, with potential applications in biomo...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2025

Revolutionizing dynamic facial projection mapping: A leap forward in augmented reality

Researchers developed innovative techniques and optical solutions to overcome long-standing challenges in facial projection mapping. They achieved unprecedented speed in dynamic facial projection mapping while maintaining high accuracy, and proposed methods to simulate video annotations and minimize alignment artifacts.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalIEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2025

How life's building blocks took shape on early Earth: the limits of membraneless polyester protocell formation

A recent study found that polyester microdroplets can form in salt-rich environments, at low alpha-hydroxy acid concentrations, and in small reaction volumes. This expands on previous research and suggests that polyester protocells were likely more common on early Earth than previously thought.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalACS Bio & Med Chem Au·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2025